Source for Adolescents:
Source: SAMHSA Office of Applied Studies. 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The NSDUH Report: Major Depressive Episode and Treatment among Adolescents. Figure 1. Type of Treatment Received for Depression in the Past Year among Adolescents Who Experienced Past-Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and Received Treatment for Depression in the Past Year: 2007. May 11, 2009.Source for Adults:
Source: SAMHSA Office of Applied Studies. 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The NSDUH Report: Major Depressive Episode and Treatment among Adults. Figure 1. Type of Treatment Received for Depression in the Past-Year among Adults Who Experienced Past Year Major Depressive Episode (MDE) and Received Treatment for Depression in the Past Year: 2007. May 14, 2009.Types of Treatment for Depression — Adolescents in 2007
| Saw or Talked to a Medical Doctor or Other Professional Only | 53.2% |
|---|---|
| Saw or Talked to a Medical Doctor or Other Professional and Used Prescription Medication | 40.4% |
| Used Prescription Medication Only | 6.4% |
Types of Treatment for Depression — Adults in 2007
| Saw or Talked to a Medical Doctor or Other Professional Only | 24.0% |
|---|---|
| Saw or Talked to a Medical Doctor or Other Professional and Used Prescription Medication | 68.8% |
| Used Prescription Medication Only | 7.1% |